6th Grade English & Social Studies Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Beth Negroe
- Term
- 2018-2019 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
-
Welcome to Middle School!Please note, although our daily agenda, projects, and homework assignments are posted on this site, students must write down this information in their Binder Reminders/Planners each day.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Rome Presentations
- Please bring your potluck item on Tues. 5/28
- Wed. 5/29: Spirit Day - Go Gray Team! Min day; 12:30 pm dismissal
- Thurs. 5/30: Last day of school! 12:00 pm dismissal
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Rome Brochure Due
- Potluck Sign-Ups
- Rome Presentations tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Rome - Brochure due Thurs. 5/23 @end of period
- Potluck Sign-Ups - Celebration on Tues. 5/28
- Return SS textbooks
- Take home all work!
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Rome Brochure due Thurs. 5/23 @end of period
- Potluck Sign-Ups (Celebration on Tues. 5/28)
- Take home all work! Items left behind will be considered class "donations"
- Return purple Soc St textbook tomorrow Wed. 5/22 for a HW grade
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Rome Brochure - due Thurs. 5/23 @end of period
- Potluck Sign-Ups (celebration on Tues. 5/28)
- Take home Portfolios & all work - anything left behind will be considered "donations"
- Return purple Soc St textbooks Wed. 5/22!
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Rome Brochure - due Thurs. 5/23
- Return purple SS textbooks next Wed. 5/22
*6th Grade early dismissal Fri. 5/17 (1:30 pm)
*Class Celebration on Tues. 5/28: please sign up to contribute a potluck item!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review & Submit Bullying Focus Qs 1-5 p. 64
- Bullying Personal Narrative
Social Studies:
- Rome Paragraphs for Topics 3 & 4
- Completed Rome Travel Brochure due Thurs. 5/23
*Please return your purple Soc St textbook to class on Wed. 5/22
*End-of-Year Class Celebration: Tues. 5/28 - please sign up for a potluck item to share!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review & Submit Bullying Think Qs
- Bullying Focus Qs p. 64 #s1-5; finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Show Rome Brochure Samples
- Finish Rome Notes - 3 Sources
- Begin Rome Paragraphs for Topics 1 & 2
*Rome Brochure due @end of class Thursday May 23
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "Bullying in Schools" p. 58 Study Sync Facing Challenges
- Think Qs 1-3 on p. 63; finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Finish Rome Notes
*Reminder: 6th graders will be dismissed at 1:30 pm this Friday 17 May!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Realistic Fiction Book Report Due
Social Studies:
- Continue notes for Rome - focus on Topics 4 & 5 today
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue with illustrations for Panels 3 & 4 for Realistic Fiction Book Report
Due:
Assignment
Social Studies:
- Begin Rome Project
Due:
Assignment
English :
- Illustrations for Panels 1 & 2 (Realistic Fiction Book Report)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Book Report Panels 7 & 8 written portions only
- IXL K.3-K.5 due today
Social Studies:
- Review Docs D & E
- Sparta Guided Essay - due @end of period
*Bring SSR book & Earbuds to school starting Mon. 5/6
*Do not bring cel phones, eReaders, Apple watches, or any electronic device to class!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Book Report Panels 5 & 6 Written Portions only
- IXL K.3 - K.5 due Fri.
Social Studies:
- Review Docs B & C
- Doc D: Moralia: Practices and Beliefs; Qs
- Doc E: Educating Girls; Qs
*If you received a Progress Report, please return them signed tomorrow Fri. 5/3
*HR: Your elective registration forms are due tomorrow Fri. 5/3
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Realistic Fiction Book Report: Panels 3 & 4 Written Portion only
- IXL K.3-K.5 due Friday 5/3
Social Studies:
- Review Doc A: The Agoge System
- Doc B: Life in the Military; Qs
- Doc C: The Krypteia (The Murder Squads); Qs
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Realistic Fiction Book Report: set up paper; show samples
- Complete writing for panels 1 & 2
- IXL K.3-K.5 Informational Texts - due Fri. 5/3
Social Studies:
- Review Sparta DBQ Hook; Background Essay Qs
- Doc A: The Agoge System; Qs
- Doc B: Life in the Military; Qs
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL6 Narrative
- IXL K.3-K.5 Informational Texts - due Fri. 5/3
- Realistic Fiction Book Check
- Begin Realistic Fiction Book Report: Comic Strip/Graphic Novel
Social Studies:
- Athens & Sparta DBQ Hook
- Background Essay; Qs - respond with complete sentences
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL P.1-P.5 due
- IXL W.1-W.5 due
- WWL6 Narrative due
Social Studies:
- Ch. 13 Greece Test
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue with your IXL Assignments P.1 - P.5; W.1 - W.5
- WWL6 Narrative only - type OR handwrite
- Ch. 13 Greece Test Fri. 4/26
- Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class on Mon. 4/29!
- Open House Classroom Visitations: 6-7:30 - Hope to see you there!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue IXL P.1-P.5 Greek & Latin Roots
- Continue IXL W.1-W.5 Reference Words
- WWL6; Narrative only: write OR type: due @end of period Fri. 4/26
Social Studies:
- Review 13.4 wkbk p. 164-166
- Workbook practice test p. 167-168 in class; Review
*Ch. 13 Greece Test Fri. 4/26
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue IXL P.1-P.5 Greek & Latin Roots
- IXL W.1-W.5 Reference Words
Social Studies:
- Review 13.3 wkbk p. 161-163
- Read 13.4 Trade & Expansion p. 376
- 13.4 Purple wkbk p. 164-166
- Ch. 13 Greece Test Fri. 4/26
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL P.1-P.5 Greek & Latin Roots - due Fri. 4/26
- Poetry Figurative Language Make-Up Tests
Social Studies:
- Read 13.3 Daily Life p. 369
- 13.3 Purple wkbk p. 161-163
- Ch. 13 Greece Test Fri. 4/26
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: Bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Figurative Language Test
- Poetry Book Due
- Dragon Help-Wanted Poster Due
Social Studies:
- Review 13.1 Aegean World wkbk
- Read 13.2 Rise of City-States p. 363
- Greek vases w/explanatory note cards due
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Dragon Help-Wanted Ad - due tmr
- Poetry Book due tmr
- Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19
Social Studies:
- Read 13.1 The Aegean World p. 358
- 13.1 purple wkbk p. 155-157-due tmr
- Finish Greek Vases
- Explanatory Note Card for Vase
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "Dragon Dragon" p. 434
- Writing: Help Wanted Ad
- Skills/Responsibilities Chart
- Begin Help-Wanted Ad solo or with one partner
Social Studies:
- Trace & cut out vase template
- Etch scene from Myth onto vase
*Poetry Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19 OR Th. 4/18 for those on Field Trip
*Poetry Book Due Fri. 4/19
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Check red & orange crayons
- Color card stock
- Distribute & Intro vases/templates
- Design, approve, cut out vase
- Painting Stations
*Poetry Book due Fri. 4/19
*Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19 OR Thurs. 4/18 for those on the Field Trip Fri.
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Poetry Book
- Myth Book Rough Sketch of Memorable Scene w/caption
- Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19
Social Studies:
- Trojan War Wanted Poster due today
- Bring good quality RED and ORANGE crayons Mon. 4/15
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Poetry Book
- Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19
Social Studies:
- Review "Whodunnit?"
- Trojan War "Wanted" Poster - due tmr @end of period
- Bring RED and ORANGE crayons to school Mon. 4/15
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Myth Book Check
- Theme & Summary Writing
- Continue Poetry Book
Social Studies:
- Read "The Apple of Discord"
- Whodunnit? - finish for HW
- Bring good quality RED and ORANGE crayons to class Mon. 4/15
Due:
Assignment
English:
- 18 Practice Poems due
- Continue Poetry Book
- Distribute & Review Poetry Packet
- Myth Book Report - bring your finished book to class tomorrow
Social Studies:
- China Document-Based Writing
- Bring good quality RED and ORANGE crayons Mon. 4/15
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Poetry - Idioms & Onomatopoeia
- All 18 Practice Poems due tmr
- Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19
Social Studies:
- Review China Documents
- Bring good quality RED and ORANGE crayons to class Mon. 4/15
*Myth/Folktale/Legend Book Report: Wed. 4/10
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Practice Poems: 3 Diamantes; 3 Couplets (min of 8 lines for each)
- Alliteration & Cliche
- Continue Poetry Book
Social Studies:
- Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Test
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue 3 Practice Cinquains; 3 Acrostics
- Hyperbole & Understatement
- Write 3 practice Diamantes; 3 Couplets (w/min of 8 lines for each Couplet)
- Figurative Language Test Fri. 4/19
Social Studies:
- Review 11.2 Confucius wkbk
- Read 11.3 Daoism & Buddhism p. 312
- 11.3 purple wkbk p. 136-138; Review
- Ch. 11 China Test tomorrow Fri. 4/5
*Myth Book Report W. 4/10
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: M. 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Poetry
- 3 practice Cinquains; 3 practice Acrostics
Social Studies:
- Read 11.3 Daoism & Buddhism p. 312
- Purple wkbk 11.3 p. 136-138
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Simile & Metaphor (pink)
- Select Topic/Theme for Poetry Book
- 3 practice Haiku due tmr
- 3 practice Limericks due tmr
- Oxymora & Personification (yellow)
Social Studies:
- Review 11.1 Family & Religion wkbk
- Read 11.2 Confucius p. 305
- 11.2 purple wkbk p. 133-135
- Ch. 11 China Test Fri. 4/5
*Myth/Legend/Folktale Book Report: W. 4/10
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class M. 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Introduce Poetry Unit
- Brainstorm Poetry Topics
- Simile/Metaphor
- Figurative Language Quiz Fri. 4/19
Social Studies:
- Present Pillars
- Read 11.1 Chinese Society and Thought (Family & Religion) p. 300
- 11.1 Purple wkbk p. 130-132
*Myth Book Report: W 4/10
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Monday 4/29
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Twilight Zone: The Monsters are due on Maple Street
Social Studies:
- Huntington Edicts Pillars Due
*Myth/Folktale/Legend Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 4/10
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Monsters Packet: Stage Directions; Compare & Contrast
- Guilty or Not Guilty? Writing
- Monsters Creative Writing: Continuation Scene: what happens next?
Social Studies:
- Continue Huntington Edicts Pillar Project
- Due Fri. 3/29 @end of period
*Myth/Folktale/Legend Book Report: Bring your finished book to class Wed. 4/10
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Monsters Qs & Annotations
- Stage Directions; Compare & Contrast
Social Studies:
- Type or neatly write 6 Final Edicts w/explanations
- Fold Pillar Bases
- Due Fri. 3/29
Myth/Folktale/Legend Book Report: finish reading your book & bring to class W. 4/10
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "The Monsters are due on Maple Street" p. 10 SS
- "Monsters" Annotations - minimum of 15 for full credit
Social Studies:
- Intro Asoka Pillars - Edict Chart (purple)
- Intro Group Project - up to 3 ppl per group
- Brainstorm Huntington Edicts
*Book Report Change Announcement: Myth, Folktale, Legend Book Report: Bring your finished book to class on Wed. 4/10
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL FF.1-FF.3; II.1-II.2 due
Social Studies:
- Asoka Essay Due
Have a great Spring Break!!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL FF.1-FF.3 Prepositions; II.1-II.2: Contractions - due Fri. 3/15
Social Studies:
- Asoka Essay Stacking Order:
- Top: Final Draft (typed or neatly handwritten)
- Rough Draft (Guided Essay - White)
- Planning Sheet (Blue)
- Doc Analyses A-F (White)
- Due Fri. 3/15 @end of period
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish IXL EE.1-EE.5 Adjectives & Adverbs
- IXL FF.1-FF.3 Prepositions; II.1-II.2 Contractions - due Fri. 3/15
Social Studies:
- Document Analyses A-F due today
- From Thesis to Essay Writing (Blue) - due Fri. 3/15
- Highlight - use 3 colors
- Guided Essay (rough draft) - due Fri. 3/15
- Focus on your Argument & Explanation of HOW your textual evidence supports your position
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL EE.1-EE.5 Adjectives & Adverbs - due Wed. 3/13 @end of period
Social Studies:
- Doc Analyses A-F due Wed. 3/13
- From Thesis to Essay Writing; Bucketing (blue) - due Fri. 3/15
- Highlight Docs A-F (3 colors)
- 1: Ruthless Conquerer
- 2: Enlightened Ruler
- 3: Both
- Include Annotations
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL EE.1-EE.5 Adjectives & Adverbs - due Wed. 3/13
Social Studies:
- Review Asoka Doc D, E, F Questions
- Document Analyses Short Form
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish Sci-Fi Book Report
- Review WWL4 Grammar Test
Social Studies:
- Review Doc D
- Doc E: Rock Edict XIII; Qs
- Doc F: Asoka's Legacy; Qs
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL4 Narrative
- WWL4 Grammar/Part of Speech Quiz
- Book Report due @ end of class tmr
Social Studies:
- Review Doc B: Asoka's Strategy Qs
- Doc C: Asoka's Awakening; Qs
- Doc D: Edicts (map); Qs - finish for hw
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Type WWL4 Narrative - printout due Thurs. 3/7
- WWL4 Grammar/Part of Speech Quiz Thurs. 3/7
- Book Report due Fri. 3/8 @end of period
Social Studies:
- Review Background Essay Qs
- Doc A: Battle of Kalinga; Qs
- Doc B: Asoka's Strategy; Qs
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL4 A-D
- Read WWL4 Narrative; Sentence Starters - typed Narr due Thurs. 3/7
- WWL4 Grammar/Part of Speech Quiz Thurs. 3/7
- Book Report due @end of class Fri. 3/8
Social Studies:
- Review Asoka Hook Activity: Do the ends justify the means?
- Asoka Background Essay; Rev Qs - due tomorrow
- Doc A: The Battle of Kalinga (map & chart)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- WWL4 Review Vocab
- WWL4 A-D - due tmr
- WWL4 Grammar/Part of Speech Quiz on Thurs. 3/7
Social Studies:
- Intro Asoka DBQ
- Hook Activity w/Partner - take notes
*Sci-Fi Book Report due @end of class on Fri. 3/8; you will have the entire English period to work on your book report :0)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Circuit Project Due; Share
- Sci-Fi Book Report
Social Studies:
- Review wkbk practice test p. 114-115
- Ch. 9 India Quiz
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Book Report
- Circuit Project Due tomorrow
Social Studies:
- Ch. 9 India Review
- Review 9.1-9.3 wkbk
- Ch. 9 Practice Test p. 114-115 wkbk
Ch. 9 India Quiz tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Check
- Begin Book Report
- Circuit Project Due Fri. 3/1
Social Studies:
- Review 9.1 & 9.2 wkbk
- Read 9.3 India's Classical Age p. 254
- 9.3 purple wkbk p. 111-113
- Ch. 9 India Quiz Fri. 3/1
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Circuit Project due Fri. 3/1
- Pie Chart: should represent 100% of your monthly salary (what's left over is considered savings)
- Include: item/monthly bill; $ dollar amount; % it represents
Social Studies:
- Review 9.1 wkbk
- Read 9.2 Asoka's Rule of Tolerance p. 249
- 9.2 purple wkbk p. 108-110
- Ch. 9 India Quiz on Friday 3/1
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Circuit Research - Essay due Fri. 3/1
- Pie Chart must represent 100% of income & all itemized expenses
Social Studies:
- Read 9.1 Maurya Empire p. 244 (purple textbook)
- 9.1 Purple wkbk p. 105-107
- Finish Little Buddha
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Circuit Assignment research
Social Studies:
- Little Buddha
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Qs 1-8 Circuit
- Intro Circuit Research Assignment
Social Studies:
- Little Buddha viewing
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Qs 1-4 Circuit
- Circuit Qs 5-8 p. 71
Social Studies:
- Underline Thesis Statement in Buddhism Essay
- Buddhism Essay Peer Review Workshop
- Dist Qtr 3 Progress Reports
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class on Wed. 2/27!
Due:
English:
- Read "The Circuit" p. 66 classic literature book (story is available via Study Sync)
- Review Qs 1-4 p. 71 (attached)
Social Studies:
- Buddhism Essay Due
- Submit Essay
- Essay Display
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review & Submit Pigman Qs
- Finish IXL JJ1-JJ4 Commas
Social Studies:
- Finish Buddhism Rough Draft
- Edit/Revise
- Type Final Draft - due Tuesday - print 2 copies!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Share Pigman Annotation Group Qs
- Share/Check Annotations (15 minimum)
- Pigman Think Qs p. 54 1-3; Focus Qs p. 55 1-2 - finish for HW
- IXL Commas JJ.1-JJ.4 due Wed. 2/13 @end of period
Social Studies:
- Continue Buddhism Essay Rough Draft - skip lines
- Final Essay (typed) due Tue. 2/19 - print 2 copies
- Stacking order:
- Top: typed essay; handwritten RD w/evidence of revision; purple planning sheet
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "The Pigman" p. 50 in Study Sync
- In your table group, write Annotation Guide prompts (5 questions minimum; 15 annotations minimum)
- Annotations for Pigman in Study Sync
- IXL Commas JJ.1-JJ.4 - due Wed. 2/13@end of period
Social Studies:
- Continue Buddhism Essay
- Begin Handwritten Rough Draft - skip lines
- Buddhism Final (typed) Draft due Tue. 2/19 - print 2 copies
- Distribute movie permission slips - return W. 2/13
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL3 Narrative
- WWL3 Vocab Quiz
- IXL AA.9-AA.10 due
Social Studies:
- Continue Thesis
- Buddhism Essay Planning Sheet due @end of period
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue WWL3 Narrative - typed Narrative due tmr
- IXL AA.9-AA.10 - due tmr
Social Studies:
- Continue Thesis discussion
- Thesis writing workshop
- Continue Buddhism Quotes Planning Sheet - due tmr
*WWL3 Vocab Quiz Fri. 2/8
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL3 A-D
- Read WWL3 Narrative; sentence starters
- Typed Narrative due Fri. 2/8 - you will have the entire period tmr to work on Narrative
- IXL AA.9 & AA.10 Reflective Pronouns due Fri. 2/8
Social Studies:
- Intro & Discuss Thesis
- Continue Planning Sheet
*WWL3 Quiz Fri. 2/8
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27
Due:
Assignment
English:
- WWL3 Review Vocab words
- WWL3 A-D - finish for HW
- IXL AA.9-AA.10 Relative Pronouns; Who & Whom - due Fri.2/8
Social Studies:
- Intro Buddhism Quotes Essay
- Select Quote
- Begin Essay Planning
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27!
*Happy Chinese New Year!*
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Submit "Open-Book" Test (pink sheet)
- Zlateh the Goat Literature Test
Social Studies:
- Submit 8.2 Notes
- Check wkbk practice test p. 103-104
- Ch. 8 Buddhism Test
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class on Wed. 2/27
*Have a great 3-day weekend!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Blue Sheet Zlateh Rev Qs 1-5
- "Open-Book" Zlateh "Test" (pink sheet)
Social Studies:
- Return Ch. 8 study notes
- Review 8.3 Spread of Buddhism wkbk
- Wkbk Practice Test p. 103-104; Review
*Zlateh Literature Test tmr 2/1
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Test tmr 2/1
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Conflict & Resolution; Inferences
- Review Qs 3,4,& 5 (blue sheet)
- Distribute Spelling Bee Info to interested students
Social Studies:
- Review 8.2 Notes
- Read 8.3 Spread of Buddhism p. 230
- 8.3 purple wkbk p. 100-102
*Zlateh Literature Test Fri. 2/1
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Test Fri. 2/1
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Zlateh Vocab
- Conflict & Resolution; Inferences
- Rev Qs 1 & 2 on blue sheet
Social Studies:
- Review & submit 8.1 Notes
- Read 8.2 Beliefs of Buddhism p. 223
- 8.2 Cornell Notes
*Zlateh Literature Test Fri. 2/1
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Test Fri. 2/1
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "Zlateh the Goat" p. 128 in "classic" gold literature book
- "Zlateh" vocabulary
- "Zlateh" Literature Test on Fri. 2/1
Social Studies:
- Read 8.1 Origins of Buddhism p. 218 in "classic" purple textbook
- 8.1 Cornell Notes
- Ch. 7 Buddhism Test Fri. 2/1
*Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/27
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review "Eleven" Focus Qs
- "Eleven" Creative Writing
Social Studies:
- Submit 7.2 Notes
- Check purple wkbk 7.1 & 7.3
- Ch. 7 Hinduism Test
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review "Eleven" Think Qs
- "Eleven" Chart
- Focus Qs 165 p. 49 - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Review 7.2 Notes
- Read 7.3 Spread of Hinduism p. 204
- 7.3 purple wkbk p. 89-91
- Ch. 7 Test tomorrow - focus on 7.2
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review "Eleven" Annotations
- "Eleven" Think Qs p. 48 1-3
Social Studies:
- Review 7.1 wkbk
- Read 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism p. 196
- 7.2 Cornell Notes
- 3 Paths to God notes on yellow paper
- Ch. 7 Hinduism Test Friday - focus on 7.2
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "Eleven" p. 45 in Study Sync
- Annotations - minimum of 20 for full credit - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Read 7.1 Origins of Hinduism p. 192 purple textbook
- 7.1 purple wkbk p. 83-85 - finish for HW
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL V.1-V.4 Context Clues
- IXL V.5 Visual Context Clues
Social Studies:
- Finish ISN p. 92 - Current Event Article reflecting 1 of 4 Central Teachings of Judaism
- Central Teaching Writing
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Submit "Warriors" Answer Qs & Writing
- IXL V.1-V.4: Context Clues - due @ end of class tmr
Social Studies:
- Rev. ISN p. 89-90
- Submit 12.3 Cornell Notes
- ISN p. 92 Processing - begin in class; we will finish in class tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review "Answer" Qs 1-6
- Warriors "RACE" Response - write or type - due tomorrow
Social Studies:
- Rev ISN p,89
- Read 12.3 Preserving the Teachings of Judaism
- ISN p. 90
- 12.3 Cornell Notes
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review "Warriors" Annotations
- "Warriors" Answer Qs 1-6 - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Rev ISN p. 87-88
- Submit 12.1 Central Teachings of Judaism Cornell Notes
- Read 12.2 Foreign Rule & Diaspora
- 12.2 Cornell Notes - finish for HW
- 12.2 ISN p. 89 - finish for HW
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Study Sync: Read "Warriors Don't Cry" p. 34
- "Warriors" Annotations - 21 min for full credit - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- HA Ch. 12: Intro & 12.1: Central Teachings of Judaism
- ISN p. 88-89 - finish for HW
- Cornell Notes for Ch. 12 Intro & 12.1 - finish for HW
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review & Turn In Aviation Focus Qs
- Aviation Writing Prompt p. 28
Social Studies:
- Review ISN p. 85-86 David & Solomon & Processing
- HA Ch. 11 Judaism Quiz
Due:
Assignment
English:
- CAASPP Interim Practice: "Read Informational Texts"
- Aviation Focus Qs 1-5 Review
Social Studies:
- Review 11.4 Moses ISN p. 84
- Submit 11.4 Moses notes
- Read 11.5 David & Solomon
- ISN 11.5 p. 85 & p. 86 Processing
- Ch. 11 HA Judaism Quiz tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Aviation Think Qs 1-3
- Aviation Focus Qs 1-5 p. 28-finish for HW - use RACE response
Social Studies:
- Review ISN 11.3 p. 83 Abraham
- Review 11.3 Abraham Cornell Notes
- Read 11.4: Moses
- ISN p. 84 11.4 Moses - finish for HW
- Cornell Notes 11.4 Moses - finish for HW
- HA Ch. 11 Judaism Quiz Fri. 1/11
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Aviation Annotations
- Aviation Think Qs p. 27 #s1-3; use RACE Response - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Review HA ISN p. 81-82
- Read HA 11.3: Abraham
- ISN p. 83 11.3 Abraham - finish for HW
- Cornell Notes for 11.3 Abraham only - finish for HW
Due:
Assignment
Welcome back!
English:
- Read "The Father of Chinese Aviation" Study Sync p. 24
- Chinese Aviation Annotations - 15 min. for full credit - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- HA Ch. 11 Origins of Judaism; Read Intro, S1, S2
- ISN (white workbook) p. 81-82 - finish for HW
- HA Ch. 11 Judaism Quiz on Fri. 1/11
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Pronoun Final; Review
- IXL D.1-D.4 Text Structure - due Fri. 12/21
Social Studies:
- Submit Egypt Final Draft w/Rough Draft
- Purple wkbk 4.5 p. 53-55
- Purple wkbk Ch. 4 Egypt 4.1-4.5 p. 41-55 due Fri. 12/21
*Potluck Celebration tomorrow!
*Don't forget to bring your wrapped Secret Elf gift tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL D.1-D.4 Text Structure due Fri. 12/21
- Study Session - Pronoun Final tomorrow!
Social Studies:
- 4.4 purple wkbk p. 50-52
- Finish Typing Egypt - due tomorrow
- MLA format: Times New Roman, 12-pt font
- Double-Space entire document
- 1-inch margins
- Annotated Bibliography - start on new page (at end of document)
- Staple rough draft underneath typed Essay
*Class Holiday Potluck Thurs. 12/20
*Please bring your wrapped Secret Elf gift on Thurs. 12/20
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Helping Verbs Quiz
- IXL D.1-D.4 Text Structure - due Fri. 12/21
- Pronoun Benchmark Wed. 12/19
Social Studies:
- Artifact Due Today
- Explanatory Note Card
- Review purple wkbk 4.1-4.3 (p. 41-49) credit for completion
- Egypt Final Draft & Rough Drafts due Wed. 12/19
*Class Potluck: Thurs. 12/20 - if you haven't already signed up for a potluck item to share, please do so by tomorrow!
*If your are participating in our Secret Elf Gift Exchange, the wrapped gift is due Thurs. 12/20
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Indefinite Pronouns Lesson 29
- Practice Helping Verbs - Quiz Mon. 12/17
- Pronoun Benchmark Wed. 12/19
Social Studies:
- Review 4.1 wkbk p. 41-43 Nile River Valley
- 4.2-4.3 wkbk p. 44-49 Egypt Under the Pharaohs; Egypt & Nubia; Review
- Continue typing Egypt
- Final draft & rough draft w/evidence of revision due Wed. 12/19
- Artifact due Mon. 12/17
*Please sign up to contribute a potluck item for our celebration Thurs. 12/20!
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: please remember to bring a gift for your recipient on Thurs. 12/20!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Pronoun Practice Lesson 29 - Indefinite Pronouns
- Pronoun Benchmark Wed. 12/19
- Practice Helping Verbs Song - Quiz Mon. 12/17
Social Studies:
- 4.1 wkbk Nile River Valley p. 41-43
- Continue typing Egypt Report - due Wed. 12/19
- Stacking order: top: typed report; bottom: handwritten rough draft (incl Annot. Biblio)
- Artifact due Mon. 12/17
*Class Holiday Celebration: Thurs. 12/20: if you haven't already signed up for a potluck item, please do so by tomorrow
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: Thurs. 12/20 during celebration. Please bring a gift for your Elf worth $15 thoughtfully wrapped.
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL AA.1-AA.5 due today
- Pronoun Final on Wed. 12/18
Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft (including Annotated Biblio) due today
- We will edit/revise on Monday
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL AA.1-AA.5 Due Fri. 12/7 @end of class
- More Pronoun Practice (purple)
- Lesson 25: Personal Subj & Obj Pronouns
Social Studies:
- Rough Draft: Annotated Bibliography (8 sources)
- Rough Draft: Topic 5
- Egypt Rough Draft Due @end of class Fri. 12/7
- Secret Elf Permission Slip Due
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL AA.1-AA.5 Pronoun Practice - due Fri. 12/7
- Pronoun Practice Packet (blue) -completed in class
Social Studies:
- Checkpoint: Egypt Rough Drafts Topics 1-4
- Annotated Bibliographies
- Rough Draft Egypt Topic 5
*Secret Elf Permission Slip due Thurs. 12/6
*King Tut Field Trip tomorrow! Bring a sack lunch and drink; no backpacks allowed in the Exhibit. Phones ok for photos; you may bring money for souvenirs.
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL AA.1-AA.5 Pronouns - due Fri. 12/7
- Pronoun Benchmark Wed. 12/19
Social Studies:
- Artifact Proposal Due
- Egypt Rough Draft Topics 3 & 4 - checkpoint tomorrow
*King Tut Field Trip: Wed. 12/5 - bring a disposable sack lunch and a drink
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange Permission Slip due Thurs. 12/6
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL Pronoun Practice Z.1-Z.5 due today
- Pronoun Benchmark Final Wed. 12/19
Social Studies:
- King Tut Field Trip Info
- Continue Egypt Rough Draft: Topic 2 - skip lines
- Artifact Proposal/Plan due Mon. 12/3
- Secret Elf Permission Slip due Thurs. 12/6
*Signed Progress Reports due today
*King Tut Science Center Field Trip: Wed. 12/5
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL Pronoun Practice Z.1-Z.5 due Fri. 11/30 @end of class
- Pronoun Benchmark Final on Wed. 12/19
Social Studies:
- Distribute & Review Egypt Writing Tips
- Begin Handwritten Egypt Rough Draft - skip lines; separate topics (5)
- Artifact Proposal due Mon. 12/3
- Secret Elf Gift Exchange Letter due Thurs. 12/6
*Progress Reports: If you received one, please bring it back signed tomorrow, Fri. 11/30
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL Pronoun Practice Z.1-Z.5 due @end of period Fri. 11/30
- Pronoun Benchmark Final: Wed. 12/19
Social Studies:
- Egypt Research Note Grid due today
- Will begin handwritten Rough Draft tomorrow - you will not have access to books or online sources
- Artifact Proposal/Plan due Mon. 12/3
- Secret Elf Gift Exchange Letter - please return by Thurs. 12/6
*Signed Progress Reports due Fri. 11/30
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL Pronouns Z.1-Z.5 - due @end of period Fri. 11/30
- Semester 1 Pronoun Benchmark will be given during Finals Week
Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt Research & Note Grid
- Reminder: Single Words & Phrases only; no Sentences
- Note Grid due @end of period Wed. 11/28
- Artifact Proposal/Plan due Mon.12/3
Due:
Assignment
Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful week!
English:
- IXL Pronoun Practice Z.1-Z.5 - due @end of period Fri. 11/30
- Semester 1 Benchmark will be based on Pronouns
Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt Note Grid - due @end of period Wed. 11/28
- Artifact Plan due Mon. 12/3
- Include: what? how? materials needed; sketch/printout
*Qtr 2 Progress Reports will be distributed this week. Please be on the lookout for them.
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt Research & Notes
- Sources 4 & 5 today
- MLA formatting
- Completed Egypt Note Grid due Wed. 11/28
*Have a great Thanksgiving week!
*Great news! Our canned food drive has been extended! Please bring in non-perishable food items the week we return. Thank you for helping!
* Don't forget to sign up for our King Tut Field Trip scheduled for Wed. Dec. 5 - follow this link:
Due:
Assignment
English & Soc St:
- Egypt Research & Notes
- Single words and phrases
- Sources 4 & 5 (books or approved web sites)
- MLA formatting for citation
- Completed Note Grid due Wed. 11/28
*Operation Christmas Child - ends tomorrow. Please consider contributing to this worthwhile program.
*Canned food drive: Please consider bringing non-perishable food items to contribute to those less fortunate. Drive ends tomorrow. I thank you in advance for your willingness to help others in need.
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt Research & Notes
- Single Words & Phrases
- Finish History Alive! (source 2)
- Begin Sources 3 & 4 (Print and/or approved web sites)
- MLA formatting to cite Source
- Completed Note Grid Due Wed. 11/28
*Remember to sign up to attend our King Tut Field Trip scheduled for Wed. 12/5!
*Follow this link and go to King Tut Field Trip Registration
Due:
Assignment
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Research & Egypt Notes
- Single words & phrases - no sentences
- Goal: finish Source 1 (textbook) and at least half of Source 2 (HA)
- Completed Note Grid due Wed. 11/28 @end of period
Due:
Assignment
English:
- WWL2 Spelling & Writing Test
Social Studies:
- Intro Egypt Project - parent signature slip due Fri. 11/9
- Set up and label Note Grid
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL2 Narrative
- WWL2 Open-Notes Vocab Practice Quiz
- WWL2 Spelling & Writing Test tmr
Social Studies:
- Hammurabi Essay & Blue Guided Essay (rough draft) due
- Peer Review Workshop
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Type WWL2 Narrative - typed copy due tomorrow
- WWL2 Practice Vocab Quiz tomorrow (open-notes)
- WWL2 Spelling & Writing Test Wed. 11/7
Social Studies:
- Type Hammurabi Essay - due tomorrow
- Staple Essay and (Blue) Guided Essay together
- Focus on "C" - Your Argument; Explain/Support your position
Remember:
Thesis: Was Hammurabi's Code Just or Not Just?
Roadmap: How will you support your thesis? (Family Law, Property Law, Personal Injury Law)
Baby Thesis: Topic sentence for each body paragraph.
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review WWL2 A-D
- Read WWL2 Narrative: The Mother of The Civil Rights Movement
- Sentence Starters; Begin Rough Draft - will begin typing Monday
- WWL2 Spelling & Writing Test Wed. 11/7
Social Studies:
- Hammurabi Guided Essay (Rough Draft)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Wordly Wise Lesson 2: Review vocab words
- Exercises A-D WWL2 - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Hammurabi DBQ Debate Preparation
- Thrashout/Debate
- Guided Essay (blue)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Mystery Book Report Due
Social Studies:
- Hammurabi Debate Prep
- Thrashout/Debate
*Happy Halloween! Be safe this evening!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Mystery Book Report - due tmr @end of English period
Social Studies:
- Check & Review Document Analyses A-E (yellow)
- Review Highlighting & Annotations
- Bucketing
- Prep for "Thrashout"
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Mystery Book Report - due Wed. 10/31
Social Studies:
- Review Doc E
- Finish Document Analyses Docs A-D - finish for HW
- Highlight 3 colors:
- Color 1: Highlight all evidence supporting Code was Just
- Color 2: Highlight all evidence supporting Code was NOT Just
- Color 3: Highlight all evidence supporting Code was BOTH Just and NOT Just
- Finish all highlighting for HW - be sure to put quick annotations supporting your opinion
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Mystery Book Report - due Wed. 10/31
Social Studies:
- Review Docs C & D
- Doc E: Personal Injury Law - Rev Qs
- Doc Analysis for Doc E (yellow)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Distribute Book Jacket Paper - Fold
- Continue Book Report - due Wed. 10/31 at end of period
Social Studies:
- Review Doc B Qs
- Doc C: Family Law; Rev Qs
- Doc D: Property Law; Rev Qs
- Doc Analyses (yellow) for Docs C & D - finish for HW
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Dragonwings Letters - share & turn in
- Mystery Book Check
- Begin Mystery Book Report - due @end of period Wed. 10/31/18
Social Studies:
- Review Doc A Qs
- Doc B: Epilogue of the Code; do Review Qs
- Document Analyses Form (yellow) - do Doc A & Doc B - finish for HW
*Operation Christmas Child will be accepting donations through Nov. 16. Please consider participating in this worthwhile, philanthropic endeavor which helps those in need. Thank you!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL Due
- Review Dragonwings Qs Think & Focus; submit
- Drawing Conclusions, Making Assertions, Connotation & Denotation
- Dragonwings Writing: 2 letters; 1 from Father; 1 Response Letter from Mother, Grandmother, and Moon Shadow - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Hammurabi Background Essay; Rev Qs
- Doc A: The Stone Stele; Rev Qs
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Dragonwings - finish Think Qs 1-4 in Yellow Packet (p.8-9)
- Dragonwings - Focus Qs 1-5 p. 23 in Study Sync Book - finish for HW
- Don't forget to annotate questions!
- IXL M.1-M.4 due tomorrow
- Mystery Book Report - bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/24
Social Studies:
- Introduce Hammurabi DBQ (Document Based Question)
- Hammurabi's Code: Was it Just?
- Hook Activity
- Background Essay - Comprehension Qs (did not get to - will complete in class Tue.)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Dragonwings Annotations (20 for full credit)
- Dragonwings Qs 1-4 p. 9-10; Review
- IXL due Tue 10/23
- Mystery Book Report: bring your finished book to class on Wed. 10/24
Social Studies:
- Review ISN
- Ch. 6 Mesopotamia Test
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Wonder Valley Essay Due
- Read "Dragonwings" p. 19 in Study Sync
- Dragonwings Annotations (20 for full credit) - finish for HW
- IXL M.1-M.4 due Tues. 10/23
- Mystery Book Report - bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/24
Social Studies:
- Review ISN 6.5-6.8
- Do ISN p. 46 (Processing; Report Card) - finish for HW
- Ch. 6 Mesopotamia Test tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue IXL M.1-M.4 Due Tue. 10/23
- Wonder Valley Writing Due tomorrow (2 copies)
- Wonder Valley Trees & Trunks
- Mystery Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/24
Social Studies:
- Review ISN 6.1-6.4
- Read History Alive! 6.5-6.8
- Distribute & Review ISN Instructions
- HA ISN 6.5-6.8 p. 44-45 - finish for HW
- Reminder: Ch. 6 Mesopotamia Test Fri. 10/19
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Continue Wonder Valley Writing - due Thurs. 10/18 (2 copies!)
- Revise w/diff color pen
- IXL M.1-M.4 (Editing & Revising) - due Tues. 10/23
- M.1: Use the Correct Frequently Confused Word
- M.2: Correct Errors with Frequently Confused Word
- M.3: Correct Errors with Signs
- M.4: Correct Errors in Everyday Use
Social Studies:
- Distribute History Alive! ISN - put name on cover
- Read 6.1-6.4 in History Alive! (4 Empires of Mesopotamia)
- ISN 6.1-6.4 (p 41-43) - finish for HW
- Ch. 6 Mesopotamia Test Fri. 10/19
*Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/24!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Wonder Valley - continue Rough Draft
- Final Essay due Thurs. 10/18 - remember to print 2 copies
Social Studies:
- Finish Timeline - due @end of class
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class on Wed. 10/24
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish Acrostic
- Wonder Valley Rough Draft - skip lines
- Final Wonder Valley Draft due Thurs. 10/18
- Mystery Book Report - bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/24
Social Studies:
- Continue Timeline - due Mon. 10/15
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish Wonder Valley Planning Sheet
- Begin Handwritten Rough Draft - skip lines
- Wonder Valley Writing (printed & stapled) due Thurs. 10/18 (print 2 copies of final draft!)
- Autumn Acrostic due Fri. 10/12
Social Studies:
- Continue Timeline
- Topics 3 & 4 should be completed today
- Completed Timeline due Mon. 10/15
*Book Report: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller - bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/24!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Introduce Wonder Valley Writing Assignment
- Brainstorm together
- Begin Planning Sheet (green)
- Autumn Acrostics due Fri. 10/12
Social Studies:
- Continue Timeline
- Finish Topic 2; Begin Topic 3
- Timeline due Mon. 10/15 @end of class
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: Bring your finished book to class on Wed. 10/24!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish 3 Practice Acrostic Poems
- Select 1 for your Final Draft
- Show Samples
- Begin Final Draft
Social Studies:
- Continue Timeline - due Mon. 10/15 @end of period
- Time Management Tip: finish Topic 1 today
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class on Wed. 10/24
Due:
Assignment
Welcome back from Wonder Valley!
English:
- Introduce Autumn Acrostic
- Show Autumn Acrostic Samples
- Brainstorm words associated with Autumn
- Class sample poem
- Brainstorm at least 10 words; select 3 - write Acrostic Poems for those 3 words
Social Studies:
- Distribute & Review MLA Formatting
- Dist. Timeline Final Paper
- Continue Timeline - due Mon. 10/15 @end of period
Due:
Assignment
English:
- WWL1 Narrative Due
- WWL1 Spelling & Cloze Test
Social Studies:
- Finish Rough Sketches for Topics 3, 4, & 5
- Begin Rough Draft paragraphs
- Show samples
- Timeline due on Mon. 10/15
See you bright and early on Monday! Please arrive to school before 6:30 am.
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Work on IXL - due tmr @beginning of class
- Continue WWL1 Narrative - due tomorrow
- WWL1 Spelling & Cloze Test tmr
Social Studies:
- Timeline Notes for Topics 4 & 5: Cities & Civilizations
- All Notes Due @end of class
- Rough Sketches for Topics 3 & 4
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Book Report Due
- Book Rpt Self-Evaluation
- Book Rpt Peer-Evaluation
- Work on WWL1 Narrative - typed printout due Fri. 9/28
- WWL1 Spelling & Cloze Test Fri. 9/28
- IXL due Fri. 9/28 @beginning of class
Social Studies:
- Timeline Notes Topics 3 & 4 (Farming Settlements & Cities)
- Remember to write single words & phrases in notes - no sentences!
- All Timeline Notes (Topics 1-5 du Thurs. 9/27)
- Rough Sketches for Topics 1 & 2 due Fri. 9/28
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Rev. WWL1 A-D
- Read WWL1 Narrative: Lady Liberty
- Distribute WW Writing Rules
- Begin Typing - WWL1 Narrative due Fri. 9/28
- WWL1 Spelling & Cloze Test Fri. 9/28
- IXL due Fri. 9/28 @beginning of class
- Book Report due tomorrow Wed. 9/26
Social Studies:
- Continue Notes for Timeline
- Finish Topics 1 & 2 (Hunter-Gatherers & Agricultural Revolution)
- Single Words & Phrases only - no sentences
- Notes for all 5 topics due Thursday 9/27
*Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schaefer! :0)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Intro Wordly Wise Lesson 1 - Review Vocab Words
- Begin WWL1 A-D - finish for HW
- WWL1 Spelling & Cloze Test Fri. 9/28
- IXL X.1-X.4 due @ beginning of class Fri. 9/28 (you will have the entire class period on Thurs. to work on IXL)
- Book Report due Wed. 9/26
- X.1: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, or Exclamatory?
- X.2: Complete Subject or Complete Predicate
- X.3: Simple Subject or Simple Predicate
- X.4: Compound Subject or Compound Predicate
Social Studies:
- Intro Timeline - Completed Timeline due @end of class Mon. 10/15
- Begin Notes for Sections 1 & 2 (notes for all sections due Thurs. 9/27)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish IXL
- Study Sync Blast w/Peer Responses
Social Studies:
- Ch. 2 Early Agriculture Quiz
- Signed Progress Reports Due
*Book Report due Wed. 9/26
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Island Annotations (15 for full credit)
- Island: Main Idea with Supporting Details - finish for HW
- IXL Due Fri. @ the end of class
Social Studies:
- Review 2.1 Early Agriculture wkbk
- 2.1 Cornell Notes (will continue tomorrow in class)
Reminders:
- Book Report due Wed. 9/26
- Ch. 2 Social Studies Test Fri. 9/21
- Signed Progress Report (if you received one) due by Fri. 9/21
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Island Annotations (15 minimum for full credit) - finish for HW
- IXL #2 - due Fri. 9/21 @end of period
- E.1: Identify Sensory Details
- E.2: Identify Narrative Point of View
- K.1: Distinguish Facts from Opinions
- K.2: Choose Evidence to Support a Claim
Social Studies:
- Read 2.1 Early Agriculture p. 32
- Purple workbook 2.1 p. 13-15
- Independent Invention vs. Cultural Diffusion - take notes
*Distribute Progress Reports - if you receive one, please return signed report by Fri. 9/21
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "Island of the Blue Dolphins" p. 14 in Study Sync
- Distribute Island Packet; read intro
- Frayer Vocab
Social Studies:
- Review "Survival" Blast
- Intro Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - take notes (copy from board)
- Review 1.3 Populating the Earth wkbk
*HR: Don't forget to submit your Hauntington Breakfast ticket sales! Let's aim for 100% participation!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review "Guts" Think Qs 1-3 p. 12
- Log in to ConnectED Study Sync (detailed instructions given in class)
- "Survivor" Blast
- Respond to Question; give 5 detailed peer reviews/responses
Social Studies:
- Review 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer wkbk
- 1.3 Populating the Earth wkbk p. 8-10 - finish for HW
- 1.3 Writing Activity
- Independent Invention vs Cultural Diffusion
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review & Turn In Current Event (orange non-fiction form, summary, article)
- Read "Guts" p. 9 in Study Sync
- "Guts" Think Qs p. 12 #s 1-3 - finish for HW
- Use RACE Response
- Book Report #1: Fiction due Wed. 9/26
Social Studies:
- Review & Turn in 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Cornell Notes
- Distribute Purple SS Workbook
- Complete 1.2 Hunter-Gatherers wkbk p.5-7 - finish for HW
- Read 1.3 Populating the Earth p. 18
*Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Sales: Turn In Day #1 is tomorrow Th. 9/13. Please put the ticket stubs and payments in the envelope and return to Homeroom. Homeroom Goal: 100% participation! :0)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Current Event Summary
- Highlight/Underline/Circle/Box in the following:
- Who, what, when, where, why, and how - label each
- Non-fiction form (orange)
- Non-fiction form, summary, and article due tomorrow W. 9/12 (stapled together)
- Book Report #1: Fiction due W. 9/26
Social Studies:
- Read 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Societies p. 12
- 1.2 Cornell Notes - finish for HW
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Current Event Article Check
- Summary of Article:
- Who, what, when, where, why, how? - finish for HW
- Be sure to bring article tomorrow for another activity!
- Book Report #1: Fiction due Wed. 9/26
Social Studies:
- Finish Shipwrecked Presentations
- *Read 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Societies p. 12
- *1.2 Cornell Notes
*Did not get to those activities today; will read in class tomorrow (Tues. 9/11/18)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- IXL due
- Current Event Article printout - bring to class Mon. 9/10 - be sure to read it first!
- Book Report #1: Fiction due Wed. 9/26
Social Studies:
- Review and Turn In Cornell Notes 1.1: Studying the Distant Past
- Shipwrecked! Presentations
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Reminder: IXL T.1,T.2,Y.1,Y.2 due tomorrow
- Current Event Article printout - bring to class Mon. 9/10 (make sure to read it first)
- Distribute & Discuss Book Report Schedule
- Distribute & Discuss Book Report Form
- Book Report #1 Fiction due Wed. 9/26
Social Studies:
- 1.1 Studying the Distant Past Cornell Notes - finish for HW
- Per. 3 only: check out SS textbooks
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Stray Quiz
- IXL due Fri. 9/7
- Current Event Article - bring printout on Mon. 9/10
Social Studies:
- Supply Check
- Begin 1.1 Studying the Distant Past p. 6
- Begin Cornell Notes for 1.1
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Stray: Shades of Meaning
- Stray: Character Traits
- Distribute IXL Parent Letter
- IXL Assignment #1 Fri. 9/7 @beginning of class
- T.1; T.2; Y.1; Y.2 under 6th grade Language Arts
Social Studies:
- Finish Shipwrecked Slides
- Submit finished slides via Google Classroom
- *Begin Presentations*
*Stray Quiz tomorrow, Wed. 9/5
Due:
Assignment
English/Social Studies:
- Stray Quiz next Wednesday, 9/5
- Continue Shipwrecked Slides
- Upload to Google Classroom (1 submission per group)
*Have a great 3-day weekend!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Stray Packet: Connotation & Denotation p. 7 & 8
- Stray Test Wednesday 9/5
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked Slide Project - 12 slides minimum
Homeroom: Don't forget to submit your signed Hauntington Breakfast Permission Slips!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Stray Annotations (min of 15 for full credit)
- Review p. 5 & 6 of Stray Packet (Find the Evidence & Story Analysis)
- Stray Test on Wednesday, 9/5 (change from Tuesday 9/4)
Social Studies:
- Distribute Chromebooks & Enroll in Go Guardian
- Review Yellow Shipwrecked Packet
- Begin Shipwrecked Project in Google Slides
- HW: Continue Shipwrecked Project in Google Slides
Homeroom Students:
Don't forget to turn in your signed Hauntington Breakfast Permission Slips! We are aiming for
100% Homeroom Participation!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Stray Packet p. 5: Finding Text Evidence - finish for HW
- Stray Packet p. 6: Story Analysis - finish for HW
- We will review Annotations tomorrow
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Year 1000
- With table group, discuss and make a list of at least 20 artifacts
- Finish Shipwrecked Yellow Packet - finish for HW
- Start thinking about Slide Show Group Project - groups of 1 - 4 (self-selected)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Read "Stray"
- Review Plot Chart - apply to "Stray"
- "Stray" Annotations - 15 minimum - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked - Years 1 & 5: War; Collapse
- Small Group Discussion; Class Discussion
- Fill out Years 1 & 5 on Yellow packet
- Start brainstorming on Shipwrecked Slide Presentations (work solo or group of up to 4)
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Hatchet Quiz
Social Studies:
- Parent Signatures Due
- Shipwrecked Days 5, 6, & 100: Civil Unrest; Law; Culture
- Complete Yellow Packet for corresponding days
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Hatchet Focus Qs 1-5
- Review Point of View
- POV Video - practice sheets; review
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked Days 3 & 4: Property & Currency
- Yellow Packet: complete Days 3 & 4 (minimum of 3 points for each item)
*Hatchet Quiz tmr
*Parent Signature Sheet tmr
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Hatchet Think Qs 1-3
- Hatchet Focus Qs p. 8; Qs 1-5 - finish for HW (your choice: type or write)
- Use RACE format
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked: Division of Labor
- Brainstorm; class discussion
- Complete: Day 2 notes in yellow packet
*Hatchet Quiz Fri. 8/24
*Parent Signature Slip due Fri. 8/24
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Review Hatchet Annotations
- Stretch the Sentence Excercise
- Distribute "RACE" Response
- Hatchet Think Qs. p. 7 #s1-3 (use RACE responses) - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Review Day 1 Shipwrecked: Pros and Cons of having a leader on Terra
- Begin Day 2: Division of Labor - brainstorm & discussion
*Hatchet Quiz on Friday 8/24
*Parent Signature Slip due Fri. 8/24
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Distribute Study Sync Unit 1: "Turning Points"
- Read "Hatchet" p. 4
- Hatchet Annotation Guide - 15 annotations minimum - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Supply Check
- Parent Letter - review - due Fri. 8/24
- Begin "Shipwrecked" Activity
- Group discussion: reasons to have a leader vs reasons not to have a leader
- p.1 of yellow packet top - finish for HW
*Return "Vacant Lot" archaeology w/explanation of scoring
*Reminder: Picture Day tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Diagnostic/Screening Test
Social Studies:
- Culture Bag Presentations
- Culture Bag Written Assignment Due
- Model Presentation Format
*Reminders:
*Review class heading
*Class supplies due Mon. 8/20
*Bring SSR Books
*Come to class on time; we will begin marking tardies Mon. 8/20
*We welcome donations of kleenex & disinfecting wipes. Thank you!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Expository Writing: All About Me
Social Studies:
- Vacant Lot Archaeology
- Archaeological Survey Chart
- Finish Culture Bag - items, presentation, & assignment form due tmr. Fri. 8/17
*Class supplies due Mon. 8/20
*We appreciate your continued donations of kleenex & disinfecting wipes. Thank you!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Finish Emoji Writing
- Assemble Emoji Writing
Social Studies:
- Finish green Culture Bag Assignment
- Items & Assignment due Fri. 8/17
- Presentations on Fri. 8/17
*Reminder: All class supplies due Mon. 8/20!
*We will accept donations of tissue and cleansing wipes all year :0) Thank you!
Due:
Assignment
English:
- Lineups
- Online HW Access
- Finish Emoji Rough Draft; Edit & Revise
Social Studies:
- Each & Every Day Sheet
- Supplies due Mon. 8/20 - bring all supplies to class beginning that day!
- Culture Bag - items & presentations Fri. 8/17
*We would really appreciate class donations of kleenex, baby wipes, and disinfecting wipes. Thank you!*
Due:
Assignment
English:
- General Introductions
- Expectations Contract - Signatures
- Begin Emoji Writing
Social Studies:
- Begin Culture Bag - Due. Fri. 8/17/18
- Brainstorm 10 possible items for Culture Bag